And its close follower in this instance should be some delicious
little ducklings roasted. With the ducklings have new potatoes, from
Bermuda or from the South, plainly boiled. And have, too, some
asparagus--asparagus tops with cheese. Cut the tender part of the
asparagus into inch lengths and cook in salted water till fairly
tender; then drain and toss it about over the fire in a frying-pan
with a little butter. Dress it on a vegetable dish, spread the
surface smoothly with butter into which has been kneaded an equal
quantity of grated Parmesan cheese and just a suspicion of cayenne
pepper. Brown as quickly as you can in a piping hot oven, and serve.